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        Yeah, we get it, we're not BC and we don't have as much terrain to work with but what we do have is a huge rider base and keen communities embracing bike culture. We're growing and tourism is following. What you'll find is an amazing diversity of trail types and styles from Hinton to Crowsnest Pass. From the insane amount of river valley trails in Edmonton to the jaw dropping vistas and historic trails of Jasper. Look around every community and you'll find something to ride, even if it's just the imagination of the kids dreaming big.
        Region Details
        • 1,129
        • 420
        • 1,982
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        • 482
        • 47
        • 3

        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        9,145
        Trails Mountain Bike
        6,073
        Trails E-Bike
        3,642
        Trails Gravel Bike
        2,774
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1,155
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1,794
        Trails Horse
        744
        Trails Hike
        7,029
        Trails Trail Running
        6,967
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        715
        Trails Observed Trials
        13
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        269
        Trails Snowmobile
        52
        Trails Snowshoe
        1,438
        Trails Downhill Ski
        748
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        414
        Trails Nordic Ski
        782
        Total Distance
        8,721 miles
        Total Descent
        1,253,862 ft
        Total Vertical
        11,423 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        11,427 ft
        Reports
        97,034
        Photos
        21,932
        Ridden Counter
        1,783,050

        Articles

        Video: Self-Shot Hot Laps on Some Of Alberta's Finest in 'Moosen'
        May 28, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        Bow Cycle's media creator takes a tripod and a custom Giant Reign Advanced E+2 out to Alberta's premium network to stack high-speed solo clips.
        How the Canmore Women’s Enduro Turned a Local Race Into a Community Movement
        Dec 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        What began as an inclusive local enduro has grown into Peak Pursuits, one of Canada’s fastest-growing all-female cycling teams.
        Race Report: Bee's Knees Enduro 2025 - Crowsnest Pass, AB
        Sep 17, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        Over 250 racers converged on the Pass Powderkeg Trail system for the 3rd annual Bee's Knees Enduro presented by United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC).
        Race Report: Dust, Taquitos & A Whole Lot of Heart at MooseDuro 2025
        Sep 15, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        Rocky trails, great vibes, and a whole lot of two-wheel fun capped off another epic event.

        Popular Trail Networks

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        Nose Hill Park 131 104 1
        Mclean Creek Off Highway Vehicle PLUZ 1 4
        Jasper National Park 10 10 8
        Fish Creek Provincial Park 56 66 12
        Peter Lougheed Provincial Park 20 15 1
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        Popular Alberta Mountain Biking Trails

        36
        Braggin Rights
        • 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 532 ft • 4,655 •
        is a fun bit of singletrack that leads out to connections with the south end of , and , , . It's a full bench cut that twists and turns all the way out to the junction with Merlin. The climbs and descents are very much like all the...
        176
        Merlin View
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 628 ft • 4,499 •
        Built in 2014, followed the successful build of the previous year and it shares the same trademark features: consistent grades for easier climbing and flowing descents, sweeping bermed corners, rollers, bumps & table-tops. It has...
        49
        Ranger Summit
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 948 ft • 3,510 •
        Starts from the WBC South Bridge trailhead and climbs all the way up to the / junction. Along the way, you cross , and trails and the junction. At the 3.6km mark, there is a short spur to a great viewpoint. At the start of the trail...
        6
        Mad Handler
        • 100 ★ 3.4 • 567 ft • 51 ft • 3,445 •
        Singletrack connecting and Rundle.
        14
        The Odyssey
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 249 ft • 3,512 •
        A great new trail that climbs up from the meadow to the top of T2 (providing an additional access to that area). The downtrack is buff and well bermed. Good in winter as well
        9
        Orchid
        • 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,225 ft • 38 ft • 3,397 •
        A short, fun connector trail from and George Town Interpretive to the Canmore Trail. It flows well in both directions and features a couple of wide, low bridges and a short section of baby head rocks.
        1
        Hey McLeod
        • 100 ★ 3.6 • 653 ft • 24 ft • 3,361 •
        Singletrack route to bypass a chunk of the trail.
        43
        Strange Brew
        • 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 65 ft • 3,321 •
        Continues along the ridge top to the popular viewpoint shown on the map. It then descends and climbs up to another summit and the junction. It then continues down to the junction, crosses and ski trails and ends at the junction. - - is...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 613 rides
        Past Week
        • 5,820 rides

        Alberta Mountain Bike Routes

        119
        Prairie View to Jewell Pass Loop Featured
        ★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 2,053 ft • 2 • Loop •
        An oldie but a goodie! The PV-JP Loop has been a mainstay of the local riding scene since the '90s. This...
        97
        Jumped Up Loops — Physical Graffiti (Figure Eight) Featured
        ★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 1,432 ft • 5 • Loop •
        , and create the new 'Jumped Up Loops'. This figure-eight is the suggested way to get maximum...
        138
        Jumped Up Loops — Short Loop (Ten Years Gone & Trampled Under Foot) Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,138 ft • 4 • Loop •
        This route takes in the two core Jumped Up Loop trails in the shortest / fastest possible loop.
        69
        Big climbs and cross country rides Featured
        9 miles • 1,002 ft • 4 • Loop •
        The ride this week is a little tougher than the last couple routes that have been posted. It starts off at...
        6
        Elkwater Campground Great Greens Loops Featured
        5 miles • 665 ft • 10 •
        A green campground loop that starts at the Visitor Centre and finishes off on a downhill blue on Old...
        YEG Epic Featured
        25 miles • 1,721 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
        Traverse Edmonton from the furthest SW point to the furthest NE point on singletrack! Terwillegar to Sunridge.

        Photos of Alberta Mountain Bike

        398 |
        Oct 5, 2020 @ 8:57pm
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        457 |
        Sep 1, 2017 @ 7:22am
        Sep 1, 2017
        355 |
        Sep 1, 2017 @ 7:21am
        Sep 1, 2017
        789 |
        Aug 7, 2017 @ 12:13pm
        Aug 7, 2017
        561 |
        Jul 9, 2017 @ 12:05pm
        Jul 9, 2017
        538 |
        Jul 9, 2017 @ 12:05pm
        Jul 9, 2017
        654 |
        Aug 24, 2016 @ 10:49am
        Aug 24, 2016
        924 |
        May 6, 2016 @ 8:34am
        May 6, 2016
        1,245 |
        Dec 1, 2015 @ 10:30am
        Dec 1, 2015
        598 |
        May 23, 2015 @ 7:30pm
        May 23, 2015
        1,258 |
        Nov 11, 2012 @ 4:22pm
        Nov 11, 2012
        453 |
        Jun 9, 2011 @ 10:04am
        Jun 9, 2011

        Videos of Alberta Mountain Bike

        featured Beaver Bike Fest 2015
        2:17 | 1876 | Aug 30, 2015
        Stairs Ride with Pete and Dirks
        trail: Talus Dome
        0:26 | 7 | Jul 3, 2026
        Hard Candy Trail preview (Short Lower section...
        trail: Hard Candy
        2:30 | 71 | Jun 22, 2026
        0:27 | 13 | Jun 20, 2026
        0:06 | 11 | Jun 20, 2026
        Hangingstone ridge ride
        0:33 | 21 | Jun 20, 2026
        Session with Local riders
        0:23 | 4 | Jun 16, 2026
        Area 52 l Solo ride
        0:32 | 10 | Jun 13, 2026

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        ZiggytoGVRQwishlisttrailactivity #99418869
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:28pm
        5 hours
        kmeds32wishlistrouteactivity #99418788
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:25pm
        5 hours
        ZiggytoGVRQwishlisttrailactivity #99418678
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:20pm
        5 hours
        ZiggytoGVRQwishlisttrailactivity #99418571
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:15pm
        6 hours
        velenkowishlisttrailactivity #99418503
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:13pm
        6 hours

        Recent Comments

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        RobinDavidtrailTrail 9 (Wabasso Lake)Heavy waist high grass is an annoying feature...
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 7:20pm
        7 hours
        thoddertrailGorge Creek RoadFor those Bikepacking/gravel biking. The first...
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:40pm
        1 day
        thoddertrailGorge Creek RoadFor those Bikepacking/gravel biking. The first...
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:20pm
        1 day
        2uqQrBtrailTrail 7 (7g to 7e)This trail is closed due to the fire
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 6:03am
        2 days
        skx2hntrailRiver's EdgeTrail is overgrown not good full of thorns
        Jul 15, 2026 @ 8:42pm
        2 days

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

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        Winsport Bike Parkbike parkCalgary
        Nitehawk Bike Parkbike parkGrande Prairie
        Park Allen Pump Trackskill park
        Strathcona County Bike Skills Parkskill parkSherwood Park
        Riverview Bike Parkskill parkDevon

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike6,0734,750 miles530,732 ft1,892 miles10,016 ft
        		#920,33194,7848381,311,893
        E-Bike3,6423,140 miles394,472 ft1,277 miles8,202 ft
        		#1115380,55214850,291
        Gravel Bike2,7742,752 miles180,745 ft1,013 miles7,838 ft
        		#127412,111587,390
        Adaptive Bike1,1551,056 miles63,166 ft372 miles7,152 ft
        		#1312,4811680
        Winter Fat Bike1,7941,346 miles113,035 ft514 miles6,870 ft
        		#72918,304311,742
        Horse7441,610 miles166,181 ft615 miles7,546 ft
        		#171121,81113327
        Hike7,0296,855 miles798,776 ft2,436 miles11,424 ft
        		#1692793,160112106,372
        Trail Running6,9676,734 miles780,420 ft2,397 miles11,424 ft
        		#156193,195168176,578
        Dirtbike/Moto7151,135 miles150,820 ft506 miles7,556 ft
        		#1010322,261118,365
        Observed Trials1321 miles2,080 ft8 miles6,260 ft
        		#138144224
        ATV/ORV/OHV269557 miles57,323 ft241 miles7,320 ft
        		#131721,13521,039
        Snowmobile52106 miles8,015 ft37 miles5,433 ft
        		#1523,000165
        Snowshoe1,4381,829 miles216,027 ft565 miles11,332 ft
        		#1046,528282,850
        Downhill Ski748259 miles216,555 ft217 miles6,716 ft
        		#11331,95636,595
        Backcountry Ski414760 miles84,062 ft212 miles11,332 ft
        		#891,1471016,650
        Nordic Ski782818 miles57,582 ft300 miles10,190 ft
        		#91142,8141850,534
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